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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.08, 2,074.77 and 603.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.08, 2,074.77 and 603.17 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.08 : 2,074.77 = 603.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.08/2,074.77 = 603.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.08x = 2,074.77 × 603.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.08x = 1,251,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,435.21/1,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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